Hardies has done it again! They now deliver to my house for free with no minimum delivery! They're…read morecheaper than Farmhouse Delivery, Farm to Table ATX, and Imperfect Produce. If you have any scheduling concerns, you can give them a call and they will give you an ETA accurate within ten minutes! If you'll be out of the house, you can reschedule for another day. Unlike other delivery services, they will make sure you're home and not leave your frozen meat at the door unattended. I will be canceling all other delivery subscriptions and switching to Hardies. You can even tip your driver in cash if you wish.

Hardie's Direct curbside pickup service has been an AWESOME alternative to HEB online ordering or…read morestanding in line at grocery stores. All you have to do is submit & pay your order online at least 1 day ahead, then select your pickup time (8AM - 3PM (Mon-Sat)). When it's time to go get your groceries, you drive up to the warehouse, give them your order number, then pop open the trunk. They will wheel your groceries out and put them directly into the car trunk for you. We have ordered from Hardie's a couple times so far, and the produce has consistently been good quality (a few bruised items here and there, but nothing major). Since we are only ordering for 2 people, some of the bulk perishable items are not really an option for us. But this would be an even better deal for families or homes with multiple roommates! Driving Tip: Hardie's provides some directions and instructs customers to look for the orange cones. In addition to that, we've noticed you can enter the business park from Burnet or Metric. Both sides work, but Hardie's is a little easier to find if you enter from Metric.

These are by far the best pickles I've ever had in my life, and I am a huge pickle snob.read more

I went to Aldi the other day after a long walk at Lake Pflugerville. I've been to this location…read moremultiple times prior to this most recent visit. You need to know that if you want a cart, you need a quarter. You put the quarter into the slot to "release" the cart lock and then when you are done, if you return the cart to its spot, you get your quarter back. The store has what I would say is the typical Aldi selection - more than a Trader Joe's, but less than an HEB. The prices are typically less than other stores assuming you aren't brand name specific in your tastes. The staff are the quickest at the check out ever - true to Aldi's reputation. Just know that you'll be bagging your groceries yourself at the counter beyond the cash registers as there is no time to bag them at the checkout line. The store has wide aisles and while it may not be the most well organized space, the signage is clear about what is where. Overall, I would definitely visit this store when in the general area.

I have become an ALDI! Yes, in ALDI! I didn't know about this grocery store until a few years ago…read more It was when I moved to Houston that I discovered ALDI. But I didn't get the chance to shop there. Fast forward, I was in Georgia for a few months, went inside, and fell completely in love. It is such a great grocery store. So when I came to Austin, I just assumed they didn't have one, but to my surprise, I discovered the ALDI sign as I was driving to another store. I find my go-to and mostly a variety of food that I love. I find other items I haven't tried before, but now do. They also have the best selection of meats, veggies, and fruit. The freshest of fruit, I must add. I love the wide selection of candies, crackers, and cookies. My favorite is the miniature Reese's cups and the fruit gummies. I like that when I can't find an item, someone is there to help. I like the layout of the store; it's very open with maybe 4 to 5 aisles. I like that they are very friendly at the cash register.

Segovia is not a business anyone should support. They aren't considerate of local farmers. Their…read morecore intensions are not aligned with quality produce. They are just after cheapest stuff at their convenience. The owner Rick literally said "I don't care what farm we buy from" DO NOT SUPPORT SEGOVIA

I love Segovia produce! They have been a critical part of the local Austin food and restaurant…read morescene for as long as I have lived here (over 10 years)! Their produce is truly top-notch and a staple in the Austin food community. As a long time restaurant worker, I can confidently say they supply the cities best.

I had a great experience at Cuevas. The service is personal and I love the charm of a small, local…read moreproduce shop. Exceptional value as well.

Local produce in San Marcos that honors family and connection. I am SO GLAD I saw this storefront…read moreoff of the freeway. Easy labeling, affordable produce, and a wide variety. I will definitely be coming back to this store.

This place is AMAZING! It is the cleanest market I have ever been in. Everything is so neatly…read moreorganized. The bathrooms are extremely clean as well. The Hot Deli is where it's at! I tried the Lengua Torta. It was $7 and so filling. The salsa Verde has a perfect kick to it while not being overbearing. The tomato and avocado slices were plentiful. The buns were perfectly toasted. There were plenty of tables to dine in. I can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu. Breakfast is served from 6am-10am.

This place is trully a hidden gem. Great variety of fresh produce, meat, dairy and hispanic…read moreproducts. Everything was clean and organized. The employees were nice and helpful. We also tried the barbacoa and carne asada at the eatery, both were delicious and surprisingly cheap. Excelente lugar! Gran variedad de frutas, verduras, carne, lácteos y productos hispanos. Todo estaba limpio y bien organizando. Los empleados fueron amigables y serviciales. Probamos la barbacoa y carne asada del comedor, ambas estaban deliciosas y a buen precio. Highly recommend! Muy recomendable!

Este Garden takes farm to table to the next level. Este Garden is directly behind Este restaurant…read moreand supplies herbs, fruits and vegetables to the restaurant. Now I understand why the restaurant's food is so good. This is small but flourishing garden. The corn appears to be struggling with the heat but all other garden items appear to be thriving. With such high temperatures in Austin, totally understandable. Este provides complimentary valet parking , so my friend and I were able to seat in the garden and chat more. That was a nice perk. The garden is free to the public ($0).... Great value! In we encountered another couple in the garden. The wife was enamoured with the figs.

Bouldin Food Forest is a sustainably grown, chemical-free produce provider out of Rogers, Texas a…read morebit northeast of Austin. They farm with a conscious focus on the health of the soil and in prudent use of natural resources in their biome. The result is an attractive and nutritious bounty of produce. While their primary focus is on green, leafy items, depending on the season, they will surprise you with interesting and delicious fare such as purple carrots. I would encourage you to visit their Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/bouldinfoodforest/) to see a colorful smorgasbord of their many offerings throughout the year What I like the best about Bouldin is the fresh-from-the-field nature of their produce. For quite a while, I'd been stuck on Organic Girl products from various healthy grocers because I found them to be, well, clean. During COVID-19, i ran into several challenges with my approach because the curbside shoppers aren't always conscious that you can't eat a whole bin of spinach with one day of shelf-life remaining. Furthermore, hydroponics doesn't always offer the best in flavor, and the cross country trip mass-market produce makes takes a toll on quality and perishability. You can taste the difference in crisp and flavor. Plus, I've often gotten 2-3 weeks from some of their greens. The great news is you don't have to drive to Rogers to take advantage of their wholesome goodness. They are a regular featured supplier to both Austin Wheatsville stores and a permanent fixture at the Texas Farmer's Market at Mueller on Sundays. I will warn that they bring a lot, but they also sell-through fast, so best get there early when they open if you don't want to miss out. And, if you go to the farmer's market, say hi to Ben, the owner. Yes, he runs his own stand. He's that involved and he cares that much.

Such a good market to find. The prices here are great. They typically have a great selection of…read morefruits and veggies along with a few other miscellaneous products. It's also nice that they have more uncommon things to find such as sprouts. They offer fruit cups inside and other tasty things for sale which is just the cherry on top.The staff are quite kind and they keep the place stocked and clean. Very good! Recommended.

Lots of veggies and fruits to choose from and excellent pricing! Parking lot is small but never…read morehave had a problem with parking. Staff and customers are friendly. They have some unique fruit and vegetables there too along with spices, honey, snacks. If you've never been and need a veggie or fruit haul, check it out!

We've been to Ember Restaurant several times now, and it never misses.This visit was for dinner,…read moreand we sat at the chef's counter- which is absolutely worth it. Watching the chefs work up close adds so much to the experience and really highlights the care and skill that goes into every dish. We started with the morita shrimp appetizer, then had the short rib special and the half chicken. Every bite was packed with flavor- the food is consistently incredible. What really sets Ember apart, though, is the service. It's consistently warm, attentive, and perfectly timed without ever feeling overbearing. Whether it's your first visit or your fifth, Ember delivers on food, experience, and hospitality. One of our go-to spots in Austin and always worth coming back to.

Most of my reviews focus on the perceived value I believe I get for the money spent. Overall, I…read morethink Ember Kitchen is certainly worth checking out, but I think I might order a little differently next time. First off - parking is convenient in the Seaholm parking garage. My understanding is that Ember will validate, but it wasn't apparent to me how that works and honestly I walked out forgetting it and having to pay the bill for parking - oh well. I came with a party of six and we were celebrating a birthday. The team at Ember was very accommodating. We were seated downstairs in their "Speakeasy" room. It's a bit dark, but cool atmosphere. There are other dining options if you prefer a bit brighter setting. We were served complimentary birthday shots! These were quite tasty - enough so that I ordered another round of those citrus based shooters. Everyone at the table ordered a cocktail. Nearly all the cocktails on the menu are going to be served in a feminine looking glass and with a flower. The cocktail menu is pretty much for the ladies. On the bright side, they have a good selection of bourbons, tequila, etc available for straight pours at a decent price. Not extensive selection, but I think a good choice - enough that I think you will find something to fit your price point and taste profile. Our waitress was top notch. Very attentive and paid close attention to the orders from our gluten sensitive guest ensuring she ordered safely. We ordered a couple small plates as appetizers for the whole table. Everyone loved the crab cake. I thought it was tasty but wasn't expecting whole kernel corn in a crab cake so that threw me off a little. Market seafood crudo - this is a fish appetizer and as the name implies changes based on availability. The night we ate was a Hamachi or Salmon option. The salmon had a bit more of a spicy sauce so we chose that. It was a hit. We also chose a tuna tartare and it was fresh, good but didn't knock our socks off. When ready for the main course - our waitress had a number of off-menu specials to tell us about and honestly many were very interesting options. In fact, we chose to split a 50oz Tomahawk steak. This was a huge steak plated on a hot platter, already sliced off the bone with some fingerling potatoes. This was honestly the most expensive part of the meal (no surprise), but also the least impressive. Now visually it was a spectacle for sure, but the meat certainly had pieces that were tough with some large pieces of fat. Now I don't mind the fat, but when sliced there were a couple pieces that were nothing but fat, other pieces still that were mostly gristle. We all agreed the seasoning was just missing, it seemed to have no seasoning at all. It was also quite charred. One of the claims to fame here is their Josper oven and clearly it can put a good char on a steak. Some in our party liked it, but I thought it was a bit much. There can be fine line between a good steak crust and a burnt crust. I thought it was a bit much, and maybe why the seasoning seemed missing. On the bright side, it was cooked correctly to order. My only problem was, for the price, this was a complete miss. We also ordered scallops and the morida shrimp. Both were excellent. These were probably worth coming back for. The morida shrimp come served in a bowl with a rich sauce that was enjoyed by the whole party. The scallops come pan seared and were cooked perfectly - which is key to enjoying a good scallop. Be aware that the typical order of scallops though comes with only two scallops - rather light even for a single individual, because these were not on the "small plates" menu, it was supposed to be a full entree. Great experience overall, but we just felt not quite worth what we had to pay for it. Overall, it was just over $150 per person. What could have saved it - for that price, the steak HAS to be on point.